Fiesta Bowl Live Updates: Ole Miss Football vs. Miami Hurricanes in CFP Showdown

No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1, 7-1 SEC) will take the field at State Farm Stadium on Thursday night for a College Football Playoff matchup against Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes with the stakes higher than ever.

Pete Golding and Co. enter the Fiesta Bowl clash with back-to-back wins over the Tulane Green Wave and Georgia Bulldogs, but Beck and the Hurricanes present a unique challenge with both programs one win away from clinching a berth to the National Title Game.

“There’s some familiarity. I have been playing them last year and the year before,” Beck said on Tuesday. “There’s a couple of guys that were on the team last year. The same defensive coordinator as well.

"As I always say, playing teams, year after year after year, even though you have familiarity with what they can do, you know that they will have some type of changeup and curve ball, and a certain look or do something different off the same look.

Here's what Pete Golding said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Thursday night at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

What Pete Golding Said: Fiesta Bowl Edition

“But to look at one game in the face, like, all right, I’ve got one week. Yes, I’m tired… Yes, I’m beat up… But I’ve got one week to where if I can do everything I possibly can do to leave out the ‘my bads’ and the ‘wish I would haves’ for one week, to have the opportunity to compete for a championship."

Pregame Updates:

- The final availability report has been revealed and Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin is good to go after being listed as ‘Questionable’ to start the week.

- Ole Miss running back is a full go on Thursday night in State Farm Stadium after being taken off of the injury report where he had been nursing an upper-body injury this week.

- Ole Miss will utilize the consistent rotation of De'Zhaun Stribling, Cayden Lee, and Harrison Wallace III as the go-to guys on offense for Trinidad Chambliss.

- Miami cornerback Damari Brown will not play against Ole Miss tonight in the College Football Playoff semi-finals. He'd been listed as questionable, but is officially out, according to ESPN.

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Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Ole Miss has won the coin toss and will receive the opening kickoff. Miami will kickoff to begin the Fiesta Bowl with the Rebels set to start the game off with the ball at State Farm Stadium

- Trinidad Chambliss and Co. open the game on a three-and-out after a pair of passing attempts and one carry from Kewan Lacy for two yards. Rebels punt it away to the Hurricanes after the first possession.

- Miami opens the first offensive drive of the game with six quick plays for 24 yards - including a fourth down conversion on a rushing attempt from Mark Fletcher - with the Hurricanes marching into Ole Miss territory on the 40-yard line. (10:54 remaining in the first quarter).

- The Hurricanes strike first in Glendale after a 13 play, 44-yard drive on their opening drive of the game. Carson Beck completes 3-of-4 passes for 17 yards and Miami ultimately drills a 38-yard field goal to cap off the drive.

Score Update: Miami 3, Ole Miss 0

- Miami's defensive front continues wreaking havoc in the backfield with Ole Miss forced into a second three-and-out. Three plays for four yards and Oscar Bird punts it away with Miami taking over on their own 23-yard line.

- Carson Beck and Co. navigate a 7-play, 26-yard drive that results in a punt with the Ole Miss defense stepping up on the second drive. Rebels take over inside their own 25-yard line.

End of 1Q: Miami 3, Ole Miss 0

Second Quarter:

- Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy is shot out of a cannon on the second play of the drive - taking a 73-yard run to the end-zone for the first touchdown of the game. 2-play, 80-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 7, Miami 3

- Carson Beck and Co. orchestrate a strong drive to open the second quarter after converting on three third downs - marching down the field on a 15-play, 75-yard scoring drive that results in a CharMar Brown rushing touchdown from inside the five-yard line. Beck goes 4-for-7 with 41 yards while the Hurricanes tack on 30 rushing yards.

Score Update: Miami 10, Ole Miss 7

- Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels march into Miami territory on a quick 7-play, 51-yard scoring drive that results in a 42-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro that is GOOD. Chambliss is just 5-for-7 with 38 yards, but the rushing attack is clicking - Ole Miss near the century mark on the ground.

Score Update: Ole Miss 10, Miami 10

- In what has become a back and forth battle in the first half, Miami strikes once again with Carson Beck connecting with Keelan Marion on a 52-yard touchdown to retake the lead at the 2:00 mark of the first half. 5-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Miami 17, Ole Miss 10

- After a exchanging a pair of punts, Ole Miss marches down the field to get into field goal range where Lucas Carneiro strikes once again on a 56-yard field goal to keep the score tight heading into halftime. 8-play, 29-yard drive in 44 seconds.

HALFTIME: Miami 17, Ole Miss 13

Third Quarter:

- Miami will receive the second half kickoff with Ole Miss set to kick things off to open the third quarter.

- The Ole Miss defense comes away with a critical stop to open the first half after forcing the Hurricanes into a 51-yard field goal attempt that is NO GOOD. 9-play, 42-yard drive ends with a missed field goal. Rebels take over.

- On the ensuing drive, Ole Miss is unable to convert on a 52-yard field goal attempt from kicker Lucas Carneiro after it hits off the upright. Miami takes over on their own 34-yard line after a 6-play, 33-yard drive ends with a missed attempt.

- Miami chews 7:37 off the game clock on a methodical drive into Ole Miss territory, but a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage results in a Carson Beck interception with Rebels defensive back Kapena Gushiken hauling in the pick. Rebels stop the bleeding amid a 13-play, 42-yard drive for Miami. Ole Miss takes over on their own 14-yard line. (3:19 remaining in the third frame).

- Ole Miss capitalizes off of the interception with Trinidad Chambliss navigating a 9-play, 49-yard scoring drive that results in a 54-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro that is GOOD. Carneiro's kick hits off the uprights and goes through. Rebels make it a one score game heading into the final frame.

End of 3Q: Miami 17, Ole Miss 16

Fourth Quarter:

- The Ole Miss defense comes into the fourth quarter shot out of a cannon after back-to-back sacks on second and third down to force a Miami punt to open the frame. Suntarine Perkins in on both sacks as he continues his strong night - 6 tackles, 1.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks. Rebels take over after the punt.

- Trinidad Chambliss and Co. are gaining momentum midway through the fourth quarter with the Ole Miss offense navigating an 11-play, 85-yard drive with back-to-back penalities on Miami putting the Rebels inside the 20-yard line. Chambliss is 3-for-4 with 39 yards on the drive. Ole Miss is eyeing a lead with 8:00 remaining.

- Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro knocks in his fourth field goal of the night to give the Rebels a lead with 7:00 remaining after a 14-play, 86-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 19, Miami 17

- Miami answers on the ensuing drive with a quick touchdown on a screen from Carson Beck to Malachi Toney with the youngster taking it 36 yards to the end-zone to cap off a 4-play, 75-yard scoring drive. (5:04 remaining).

Score Update: Miami 24, Ole Miss 19

- Trinidad Chambliss works his magic once again in the College Football Playoff with the All-SEC star capping off a 6-play, 75-yard scoring drive with a touchdown pass to Dae'Quan Wright for the 24-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion is good.

Score Update: Ole Miss 27, Miami 24

- Miami quarterback Carson Beck responds in the clutch - leading the Hurricanes on a 15-play, 75-yard drive where he takes it in on a 3-yard touchdown run to give his program the lead with 18 seconds remaining.

Score Update: Miami 31, Ole Miss 27

FINAL: Miami 31, Ole Miss 27

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